International Real Estate Handbook: Acquisition, Ownership and Sale of Real Estate Residence, Tax and Inheritance Law

771 Pages·2005·3.88 MB·English

by  Christian H. KA¤lin

Christian H. K¨alin
International Real Estate Handbook
Acquisition, ownership and sale of real estate
Residence, tax and inheritance law

‘‘This invaluable reference source for professionals will undoubtedly prove every bit as
indispensable to the individual. Anyone seriously considering buying or selling a home
abroadwoulddowelltofollowitsadvicetoavoidthemanypitfallsofthepropertymaze.’’
JillKeene,Editor,InternationalHomesmagazine
‘‘TheInternationalRealEstateHandbookisagreatreferencebook,summarisinginaconcise
waytherelevantinformationconcerningtheacquisition,saleandtransferofrealestateina
number of important countries. It will be a very useful tool for the advisers of wealthy and
internationallymobileindividuals.’’
PDDr.HansRainerKu¨nzle,Partner,KPMGprivate,Zurich
‘‘Thisbookprovidesyouwithalltheinformationyouneedconcerninginvestinginproperties
abroad: It not only reviews the whole real estate acquisition process, from the search to the
financing, but also gives a lot of tips and checklists. A must buy if you are thinking about
investinginrealestateabroad.’’
A´ngelSerrano–ManagerInternationalClients–DeutscheBankSAE

International Real Estate Handbook

Christian H. K¨alin
International Real Estate Handbook
Acquisition, ownership and sale of real estate
Residence, tax and inheritance law
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Contentsoverview
Contents overview
Abouttheeditor...........................................................................ix
Aboutthisbook............................................................................xi
Acknowledgments....................................................................... xiii
General/International Chapter....................................................1
Individual Countries.................................................................87
Austria.....................................................................................89
TheBahamas............................................................................ 123
Canada.................................................................................. 151
Croatia .................................................................................. 191
France ................................................................................... 223
Greece................................................................................... 271
Hungary................................................................................. 311
Ireland................................................................................... 353
Italy...................................................................................... 393
Malta.................................................................................... 431
Monaco.................................................................................. 455
Portugal................................................................................. 481
Spain .................................................................................... 519
Switzerland ............................................................................. 571
UnitedKingdom/EnglandandWales .................................................. 619
USA/Florida.............................................................................. 663
Indexes................................................................................ 707
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